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Faucet: cant tell what faucet part needs replacing, hoping just a set screw?

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:12:55 -0700

Hello, looking for advice on what part needs changing here, and how to go about getting that part. We have a great plumbing repair shop near us, and once I know what I need I should be good. Here's pix, any suggestions greatly appreciated!

⟐ Commented January 02, 2026 at 19:12 MST

Faucet: How to stop a dripping faucet

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:36:34 -0700

How to stop the faucet from dribbling water?

Every sink in my house drip's water! Please inform me on how to fix my dribbling faucet's. Its wasting so much water especially since we ,Califotnian's are in a huge water drought. Thank you

⟐ Commented December 17, 2025 at 13:36 MST

Grohe Einhebelmischer: How do I unblock the hot water outlet from calcium buildup/

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 04:36:49 -0700

The water from the faucet does not come out from the Hot side. It is blocked with calcium deposits.

⟐ Answer edited March 22, 2025 at 4:36 MST

Faucet: Kitchen faucet aerator replacement

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 06:33:52 -0700

Hi all.My kitchen faucet aerator needs to be replaced.Can't figure out what parts I need so forth.

⟐ Commented January 03, 2025 at 6:33 MST

Faucet: Leaking top part of kitchen tap

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:37 -0700

Need help to stop the leak coming from here.

Not sure how to open it up and use what washers.

Is it possible to open it without a adjustable wrench

⟐ Answer accepted October 14, 2024 at 9:00 MST

Faucet: How can I undo the faucet - it is too hard to unscrew

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 17:54:41 -0700

I'm trying to change a tap washer, but the tap is too stiff to take apart. Any hints, please?

⟐ Commented August 11, 2024 at 17:54 MST

Reverse Osmosis Filter: My purifer unable to fill water in its tank?...why?

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 16:25:25 -0700

My purifer unable to fill water in its tank?...why?

⟐ Commented April 21, 2024 at 16:25 MST

Faucet: I took apart the pump assembly for delta rp47888 soap dispenser and d

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:22:16 -0700

Took apart delta rp47888 soap pump assembly can’t put back together. Help!

Faucet: Can't get faucet cover off

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:28:03 -0700

This is to fix leak via repair kit. Need to get into faucet to install kit parts. No luck getting cover off. I know there is a similar question with an answer but have have tried a strap wrench. Where I am at:

removing the screw only is clearly not sufficient
tried wrench, pliers, and strap wrench with considerable pressure but barely a hint it will move; put some WD-40 around base and right down the stem (may not be a good idea, but just trying stuff)
now thinking that there may be something to work with from underneath - thought I'd ask here
I don't have model of the faucet; faucet was here when bought the house and no obvious indicators (it isn't American Standard, which shows as sink make)

Any thoughts on usefulness on trying from below? Or other thoughts?

Sorry for long absence on this. I found the manual and it is, indeed, just supposed to "lift off" after the single screw at the top is removed. There is no set screw on side. Why it does not just "lift off" I have yet to figure out. I may just remove the whole faucet to have a look from a different angle or take as an opportunity/excuse to replace. It is dated in its look and doesn't match rest of the room anyway.

⟐ Answer edited August 03, 2022 at 20:28 MST

Faucet: How do I remove black mold in shower tile?

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:31:01 -0700

My walk-in shower has this nearly impossible black mold that has resisted bleach and abrasives. How do I get rid of it? (Sorry for poor Device choice. Couldn't find any other item)

⟐ Commented July 05, 2022 at 13:31 MST

Reverse Osmosis Filter: Why is my water filter so low?

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:39:24 -0700

We have a Profile Reverse Osmosis Water filter in our sink as a water softener. We recently saw a problem with the water speed as the flow rate decreases after a couple seconds to a drip. I was thinking we might have to reset the filter but Im still not sure. Do you guys have any tips to fix this issue? Thanks in advance!

⟐ Edited August 15, 2023 at 10:39 MST

Faucet: Bathtub push drain plug doesn’t close flush

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:46:46 -0700

Hey

Just moved into a new house and recently changed the push down waste brass fitting in the bathtub as the locking pin had broke.

But now that it’s working up and down when it’s down it doesn’t sit flush to the chrome ring thing around it.

Faucet: Faucet handle won't come off to repair leak

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 08:37:57 -0700

Plumber ended up just scratching finish in attempt to remove handle! Any suggestions?

⟐ Answer accepted September 27, 2020 at 8:37 MST

Faucet: What type of replacement kit do I need for this type of shower?

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 19:43:49 -0700

I want either a kit with everything or just the I individual parts.

⟐ Commented August 17, 2020 at 19:43 MST

Faucet: What type of cartridge do I need for this shower?

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 18:52:00 -0700

I need to get this fixed but there is no name on it. If anyone knows what type of cartridge i need for this please let me know.

Also the screw is stripped in the cartridge and i also need to know how i can remove the cartridge, will a monkey wrench work?

⟐ Commented August 17, 2020 at 18:52 MST